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There is a shortage of gas cylinders, and hence no option but to rely on the black market. Fuel prices have been hiked twice, and it is expected that more hikes will follow. This is already being reflected in the prices of essential goods. The rupee is at its lowest level ever — it is the worst-performing major currency in the world. There are fewer jobs, and hence fewer sources of income. The things you need to buy cost more, but the money in your wallet is worth less. Now, with rainfall expected to be below average and a shortage of fertilizers looming, the government is doing nothing except asking farmers to cut their usage of fertilizers. Things are reaching a breaking point. Prime Minister Modi talks about the ‘return of massive poverty’ while abroad, but refuses to take any action to tackle the issue at home. The truth is that the genesis of the present crisis lies in the domestic and foreign policies pursued by his administration. Policies that are designed solely to favour the Adanis, Ambanis, and Trumps will veritably go against the interests of workers, farmers, and small traders. Modi cannot hide behind the “energy crisis”. Put the interests of the people first and ACT NOW!

CPI(M) Polit Bureau Demands Withdrawal of Fuel Price Hike

CPI(M) Polit Bureau expresses grave concern over Supreme Court judgment on applicability of SC-ST Act

CPI(M) Polit Bureau Condemns Leakage of #NEET Exam Paper, Demands Immediate Disbandment of #NTA

Congratulations to Thiru C. Joseph Vijay, leader of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, on assuming office as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. Best wishes to you and your government in upholding the principles of secularism, people-centric economic development, federalism, and social justice, and in fulfilling the aspirations of the people of Tamil Nadu. @actorvijay @TVKVijayHQ

.@tncpim State Committee Meeting – Press Statement 08.05.2026 The Tamil Nadu State Committee meeting of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) was held today in Chennai and was chaired by Central Committee member Comrade N. Gunasekaran. The meeting was attended by Politburo members K. Balakrishnan and U. Vasuki, State Secretary P. Shanmugam, Central Committee members P. Sampath and K. Balabharathi, and State Secretariat and State Committee members. The resolution adopted at the meeting is as follows: CPI(M) extends support for the formation of a T.V.K. Government In the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election results, no party secured a clear majority. In this situation, the Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (T.V.K.) has emerged as the single largest party. Actor-turned-politician Mr. Joseph Vijay has staked claim to form the government. The CPI(M) Tamil Nadu State Committee strongly condemns the Governor’s refusal to invite Mr. Joseph Vijay to form the government and prove his majority in the Assembly as an anti-democratic act. The Governor is acting with clear political bias and is violating established conventions, judicial pronouncements, and the principles of the Constitution. This is completely unacceptable. The CPI(M) State Committee asserts that the Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam openly and firmly opposing the Governor’s actions would demonstrate its strong commitment to protecting State rights and the federal structure. This is also the strong expectation of all democratic forces. Meanwhile, reports of talks between the DMK and AIADMK, and attempts to form a government under Mr. Edappadi Palaniswami, are completely against the mandate given by the people. This cannot be accepted. The Governor’s actions must not pave the way for the imposition of President’s Rule in Tamil Nadu, horse-trading, or political opportunism that goes against the people’s verdict. After detailed discussion, the CPI(M) Tamil Nadu State Committee has resolved that: - President’s Rule must not be imposed in Tamil Nadu. - Attempts by the BJP to capture power through the back door must not be allowed. - Support should be extended to Mr. Joseph Vijay to form the government, based on his formal request. - This support is being extended to defeat the Governor’s anti-democratic move and to uphold respect for the people’s mandate. The two CPI(M) MLAs will vote in favour of the Vijay-led government during the confidence motion in the Legislative Assembly. However, the party will extend outside support and will not join the cabinet. The CPI(M) Tamil Nadu State Committee urges the new government to uphold the principles of secularism, people-centric economic development, federalism, and social justice, and to fulfil the aspirations of the people.

#WATCH | Delhi | CPI(M) General Secretary MA Baby says, "We CPI(M) in consultation with other friendly parties, CPI and VCK, we have decided that within a hours' time, we will consult and take a view as a result of which this manufactured stalemate can be avoided and the overall verdict given by the people of Tamil Nadu can be respected. The single largest party should be able to form a government. What is required for that, these three parties are consulting and we will take a decision within few hours" He further says, "The Tamil Nadu election results could not produce a party having majority. But Mr. Vijay's TVK turned out to be the single largest party short of majority for few seats. Going by the practice, the largest party should have been invited to form the government and a specific time period should have been given to prove his majority on the floor of the house. Why the Honorable Governor of Tamil Nadu did not do this is highly intriguing and it is disturbing. In this particular situation, to avoid any other problem in the democratic process. We CPI(M) in consultation with other friendly parties, CPI and VCK, we have decided that within a hours' time, we will consult and take a view as a result of which this manufactured stalemate can be avoided and the overall verdict given by the people of Tamil Nadu can be respected. The single largest party should be able to form a government. What is required for that, these three parties are consulting and we will take a decision within few hours"

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The Supreme Court order invalidating discriminatory bail orders by the High Court and trial courts in Odisha that imposed bail conditions which forced Dalit-Adivasi accused to clean police stations is appreciable. That our courts, which are meant to uphold constitutional values, are instead enforcing judgements violating fundamental rights enshrined in Articles 14, 17, and 21 of the Constitution is a matter of deep concern. What is even more concerning is that these degrading and humiliating punishments were inflicted on the accused ostensibly as punishment for their involvement in protests against the Vedanta mining project that threatens their land and livelihoods. The state judiciary was essentially criminalizing marginalized communities that are fighting for their constitutional rights. The Supreme Court itself did not intervene when the matter was brought to its attention around a year ago. Such grave lapses are unacceptable. It is the duty of the courts to ensure that they inspire confidence in those who come before them. Are they doing that?

Today marks the 208th birth anniversary of Karl Marx, the man who gave socialism a scientific foundation. Marx revolutionized the conception of world history and elucidated the relationship between capital and labour, laying the grounds for scientific socialism and the movement to overthrow capitalist society and liberate the modern proletariat, and thereby to end class rule, servitude, and exploitation. From Paris to Petrograd to Punnapra-Vayalar, his ideas have guided and galvanized revolutionary action to transform society. Marx's name will endure through the ages, and so also will his work.

CPI(M) Polit Bureau statement on the Assembly #electionresult2026

Revolutionary Greetings on International Workers' Day. Long Live the First of May! Long Live Workers' Unity! Long Live Socialism!✊🏾

The SIR exercise lays bare the partisan agenda of the Election Commission. This is yet another instance that reveals that the constitutional republic envisioned in 1950 is being steadily weakened by centralisation and authoritarianism marked by institutional capture. I write for the Mero Tribune. merotribune.com/2026/04/29/a-r…

Justice SA Dharmadhikari’s call to “Indianise” legal education by invoking Manusmriti and other religious texts reflects a regressive turn from constitutional morality to Brahmanical revivalism. Reducing structural inequalities to a crisis of “cultural roots” obscures material realities of caste, class, and access to justice.

General Secretary @MABABYCPIM and party leader Brinda Karat campaigned in Behala, Kolkata, in support of Left Front-nominated CPI(M) candidates Nihar Bhakta (Behala Paschim) and Dr. Nilay Majumdar (Behala Purba).

Hundreds of people attended a public meeting in Jadavpur, Kolkata in support of Left Front-nominated CPI(M) candidate Bikas Ranjan Bhattacharya from the Jadavpur constituency and CPI(ML) Liberation candidate Manas Ghosh from the Rash Behari constituency. General Secretary @MABABYCPIM and party leader Brinda Karat were the main speakers at the meeting.

The passing of renowned artist Raghu Rai is a great loss. He can arguably be recognized as the most celebrated photographer who used the camera with imagination, creativity, and vision. I fondly remember the moments I personally spent with him at various functions in Keralam and at his farmhouse outside Delhi. Through his work on events and individuals, he was, in a way, chiselling time itself. Respectful salutations to my dear friend Raghu Rai.

Where BJP fails electorally it resorts to Raid-Defect-Reset. All democratic norms thrown to the winds. The journey from AAP to BJP facilitated by the ED. A reminder - without ideological commitment, politics is fragile and a marketplace of power.

The Prime Minister has misused the #Doordarshan for political messaging through his broadcast on April 18, 2026, while the Model Code of Conduct is in force and elections to the state assemblies of #TamilNadu and #WestBengal are nearing. Usage of the public broadcaster for political messaging during elections constitutes a violation of the MCC. The CPI(M) has lodged a complaint with the Election Commission of India and has sought initiation of proceedings against the PM and others for this violation. @MABABYCPIM

The Prime Minister’s address to the nation today was nothing but a sorry face-saving attempt filled with mere rhetoric, in the face of the utter humiliation suffered in the Lok Sabha yesterday, when his Constitution Amendment Bill was defeated by opposition unity. Women's reservation in Parliament and the Legislative Assemblies can be and should be implemented right away, without any linkages to delimitation or the Census. Yet, the ruling government refused to introduce amendments to do the same, both in 2023 and now. The Prime Minister’s attempt to use theatrics to hide the fact that he and his party were merely using women as pawns to execute a devious political strategy will not work. He stands truly exposed.